Call for papers
The International Conference “Architectural Experience II – Innovation within Heritage”, organized by the Faculty of Interior Architecture (UAUIM), is conceived as an itinerant scientific experience that aims to bring together scholars, academics, professionals and researchers from Europe involved in highlighting heritage values through conservation, restoration, or contemporary design interventions.
Conference Objective
The primary objective of this conference is to explore the multifaceted relationship between innovation and cultural heritage, highlighting the ways in which contemporary innovations can interact with, enhance, and transform our understanding and preservation of heritage. This conference aims to foster an interdisciplinary reflection on the dynamic interplay between past and future, conservation and transformation, memory and innovation.
The conference will delve into the economic and social dimensions of innovation in cultural heritage. This includes discussions on sustainable tourism, the economic impact of heritage sites, and the role of heritage in community development. We encourage submissions that investigate how heritage can drive economic growth and social cohesion, and how innovative approaches can make heritage more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
We also seek to examine how technological innovations (such as digital technologies and augmented reality) can be leveraged to conserve and enhance cultural assets. Additionally, we are interested in the role of big data and artificial intelligence in the cultural sector and how these tools can provide new insights and methods for heritage management. The conference will also address the development of new materials and techniques for restoration, exploring how advancements in science and technology can contribute to the preservation of historical artefacts and structures.
By bringing diverse perspectives together and fostering a dialogue between different fields, this conference aims to create a comprehensive understanding of how innovation can challenge and enrich our cultural heritage. Through this exploration, we hope to uncover new strategies for preserving and celebrating our shared heritage in an ever-evolving world.
We invite contributions that provide fresh insights and innovative solutions, and that demonstrate the significant impact of innovation on the preservation, interpretation, and appreciation of cultural heritage. Join us in this unique opportunity to explore the future of heritage through the lens of innovation.
This year’s event should present new ways of underlining the cultural heritage, starting from the general “innovation” term and following aspects of the interventions:
- Conservation, restoration, and consolidation of heritage sites
- Musealization and innovative exhibition practices
- Valuation and promotion of movable and immovable heritage
- Protection through advanced technologies and sustainable solutions
- Integration of contemporary insertions in heritage contexts
- Historical and archaeological research methodologies
- Digital heritage: virtual and augmented reality applications
- Community engagement and participatory heritage management
- Innovative materials and techniques in heritage conservation
- Heritage and urban planning: challenges and opportunities
- Legal and policy frameworks for cultural heritage protection
- Cultural heritage and climate change: mitigation and adaptation strategies
- Heritage education: digital learning tools and methodologies
- Economic impacts of cultural heritage and models for sustainable tourism
- Intangible cultural heritage: preservation and innovation
- Heritage in post-conflict recovery and resilience building
- Ethical considerations and best practices in heritage management
- Interdisciplinary approaches to heritage studies
- Social inclusion and accessibility in cultural heritage
- Public-private partnerships and collaborative projects in heritage conservation
- Case studies of innovative heritage management practices
- Digital archives, databases, and open access for cultural heritage
- Heritage and creative industries: fostering innovation and creativity
- Heritage impact assessments and advanced monitoring tools
- Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and sites
- Heritage-led regeneration and community revitalization
- Preservation of underwater and maritime heritage
- Smart heritage: integrating IoT and smart technologies in heritage management
Specialists in the field, professors, PhD students, and professional associations are invited to present their works, research, and ideas to foster a dynamic environment of exchange and collaborative exploration. The significance of roundtable discussions and scientific dialogue within the conference is paramount, as these forums offer invaluable opportunities for participants to engage in profound and meaningful conversations, challenge prevailing paradigms, and develop innovative approaches through the collective insights of diverse disciplines. This collaborative atmosphere is intended to advance the field, inspire new research directions, and ultimately contribute to a more comprehensive and integrated understanding of the intersection between innovation and cultural heritage.
- Partners
- “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania
- Royal House of Romania
- Association for Peleș Cultural Heritage, Romania
- Accademia Adrianea di Architettura e Archeologia Roma, Italy
- Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Round table
The panels will be followed by a ROUND TABLE.
Keynote speaker and moderator, monuments restoration and conservation specialist: Assoc. Prof. Arch. Emanuele MOREZZI, Department of Architecture and Design, Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
Keynote speakers
Arch. Stefano CAPRANICO – Senior Associate Design Architect UNSTUDIO, Netherlands
Prof. Arch. Augustin IOAN – President of Association for Peleș Cultural Heritage, Romania
Calendar
- June 6th – Conference official launch
- July 31st – Deadline abstract
- August 31st – Abstract acceptance
- October 17 and 18th – Conference at Peleș Castle, Sinaia, Romania.
- October 31st – Deadline full paper
- November 30th – Full paper acceptance
Abstracts
Specialists in the field, professors, PhD students and profile associations are invited to present their works. The participation intentions, accompanied by the title of the lecture, a text containing max. 300 words in English, a short biography – max. 150 words and a photo are expected by the 31st of July at the e-mail address: archi.experiences@gmail.com. The text should be written only in English.
The abstract and full papers will be double peer-reviewed.
After receiving the abstract’s acceptance, authors may submit the extended paper (max. 3.000 words and 6 images) for publication. Instructions for editing the extended paper will be available after acceptance of the abstract.
Scientific Committee
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Andrea GIACHETTA, Department of Architecture and Design, University of Genoa, Italy
Prof. Arch. Angelica STAN, Urban Planning and Territorial Development, UAUIM, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Celia GHYKA, History & Theory of Architecture and Heritage Conservation, UAUIM, Romania
Senior Lecturer arch. Daniel Nicolae ARMENCIU, Interior Design and Design Department, UAUIM; Romania
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Emanuele MOREZZI, Department of Architecture and Design, Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Federica VISCONTI, Department of Architecture, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Francesco NOVELLI, Department of Architecture and Design, Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
Prof Arch. Gianluigi MONDAINI, Department Construction, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
Researcher Arch. Giovangiuseppe VANNELLI, Department of Architecture, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
Prof. Arch. Guy LAFRANCHI, RIEA (Research Institute for Experimental Architecture), Bern, Switzerland
Prof. Arch. Horia MOLDOVAN, History & Theory of Architecture and Heritage Conservation, UAUIM, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Lorin NICULAE, Basics of Architectural Design Department, UAUIM, Romania
Prof. Arch. Luigi STENDARDO, Department of Architecture, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
Senior Lecturer Arch Luis BOSCH, Department of Architecture, University of Valencia, Spain
Prof. Arch Maria Del Pilar MERCADER MOYANO, Technical School of Architecture, University of Seville, Spain
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Marius VOICA, Synthesis of Architectural Design Department, UAUIM, Romania
Prof. Arch. Mihaela CRITICOS, History & Theory of Architecture and Heritage Conservation, UAUIM, Romania
Lecturer Int.arch. Mihaela Cecilia LAZĂR, Interior Design and Design Department, UAUIM; Romania
Prof. Arch. Nana IASHVILI, Media Art Faculty, Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Georgia
Assoc. Prof. Arch. Oana DIACONESCU, Interior Design and Design Department, UAUIM; Romania
Prof. Arch. Roberto GIORDANO, Department of Architecture and Design, Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
Researcher Arch. Valerio TOLVE, Department of Architectureand Urban Studies, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Prof. Arch. Yuksel DEMIR, Department of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Organizers
- Main coordinator
- Assoc. prof. arch. Oana Diaconescu, UAUIM, Romania
- Programme coordinator
- Lecturer arch. Daniel Nicolae Armenciu, UAUIM, Romania
- Scientific coordinator
- Assoc. Prof. Arch. Emanuele Morezzi, Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
- Visual identity
- PhD. Student Arch. Oana Ilie, PhD. Student designer Cristina Duminică.
- Coordinator: Assist. designer Bogdan Ioniță.
- Secretaries
- PhD. Student Arch. Alexandra Stan, PhD Student arch. Alexandra Dunel, PhD Student int. arch. Simina Haiduc, PhD. Student Arch. Oana Ilie.
- Organizing institution
- Faculty of Interior Architecture, “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning
Fees
Registration fees, until the 30th of August 2024
Conference participation, after abstract acceptance:
- 50 Euro (main author), includes conference materials, conference Abstract Book in digital format, visits at Peleș Castle and Royal domain of Sinaia and coffee breaks & lunch for the 18th of October,
- 30 Euro (co-authors attending the conference).
Conference proceedings publication (authors may publish without attending the conference):
- 50 Euro, includes the printed version of the conference proceedings publication, with UAUIM Publishing House ISSN (delivery fees are excluded)
In the case of multi-author contributions, at least one fee is required for the publication of each contribution. Authors must confirm their participation by paying the participation fee.
The students (including Master and PhD) participating to the conference (with paper presentation) will be rewarded with a Certificate of 5 ECTS credits.